now, gerlach won his re-election by 57% of the vote. so it was trending away from democrats because of redistricting. however, one thing that is in the democrats' favor is the governor of pennsylvania, tom coburn, is up for re-election. widely unpopulated guy. there will be depressed republican turnout it's expected because of that and intensified democratic support. so it is one of these seats that democrats feel they have a legitimate shot to pick up a number. but nia-malika's right. they are starting from a deficit that's going to be very difficult to overcome. they're also forfeiting a seat in all likelihood with jim mathisen in utah retiring. the one democrat so far retiring. so it is still an uphill battle for democrats, but this is probably good news for them today. >> and nia, when this happens the tea partiers don't exactly stay quiet. in new jersey steve lon gann, who lost to cory booker in the senate campaign, has announced that he's running for that seat that is currently held by that retiring moderate in new jersey, jon run